MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
major oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
major oil leak
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front headlight loose
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
E.C.U light on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
auxilary belt slightly worn
front wiper blades smearing screen
movement in n/s/f headlamp
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
E.C.U light on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
auxilary belt slightly worn
front wiper blades smearing screen
movement in n/s/f headlamp
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
mill light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
engine management light on
excessive handbrake travel
rear wiper blades split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine management light on
excessive handbrake travel
offside rear wheel nuts on backwards
rear wiper blades split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust fouling body
front wiper blades smearing
rear wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both exhaust heat sheilds damaged
exhaust fouling body
front wiper blades smearing
rear wiper blade split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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CA51 CJO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA51 CJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CA51 CJO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.
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